Title
Dr. Alonzo Cressy
Subject
Physicians
Black Hawk War (1832)
Michigan. Legislature. Senate
Michigan. Legislature. House of Representatives
Cressy, Alonzo, 1808-
Description
Dr. Alonzo Cressy poses for a portrait wearing a dark suit. During the Black Hawk War, Cressy attended to Native Americans sick with cholera in Chicago under General Scott. In 1936, he successfully ran for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. In 1854 he served in the Michigan Senate, eventually becoming the President pro tempore at the end of his term.
On verso: "Dr. A. Cressy. The beloved Physician."
On verso: "Dr. A. Cressy. The beloved Physician."
Creator
Cole, J. R.
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
n.d.
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
400574
Frank E. Stevens Collection
Original Format
portrait print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
11 x 7 cm